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Mary
Cerino,
completed the Greater Baltimore Master Gardener (GBMG) program in 2002.
As part of her Master Gardener intern project she developed a new
presentation on perennials and annuals which she now regularly teaches for
GBMG intern program. Ms. Cerino is an avid gardener. Her
interests include trying out new plant combinations; finding hardy plants
for Baltimore soil and weather conditions and incorporating plants that
attract wildlife and birds. Her favorite plants are sunflowers.
Ms. Cerino is an active member of GBMG Association and regularly serves as
a volunteer for the Clyburn Arboretum Association and the Baltimore
Conservatory.
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Dr. Christina Chambreau:
Christina is an
internationally known homeopathic veterinarian, author and speaker. Her
book, Healthy Animals Journal was published in 2003. She
graduated from the University of Georgia Veterinary College in 1980,
began using homeopathy in her veterinary practice in 1983, and has used
primarily homeopathy since 1988. She is also the Director of the
Veterinary Advice Line. A dynamic teacher, Dr. Chambreau is a founder of
the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy and lectures at conventions,
schools, clubs and to anyone who is concerned about improving the health
of animals. Â She also teaches her own 1 and 2 day courses, and teaches
2 weeks Summer School Classes for Animal Homeopathy. She is co-author of
A Repertory Tutorial and How to Have a Stress Free Wedding.
She has written and is quoted in many magazines and appears on many
radio shows. She is married to Dr. Mort Orman, author of the 14-Day
Stress Cure and How to Have a Stress Free Wedding. They have
a 18-year-old daughter Tracie and live near Baltimore, Maryland.
Topic:
Too many visits to the vet? Old at 6 years? Drugs, drugs and drugs. Is
there a different path? The energetic power inherent in plant based
treatments such as flower essences, aromatherapy and herbs can make
animals happier and healthier. Wild animals can often find the plants
they need to stay healthy. Our cherished animals need help tracking the
wild substances that can extend their life and improve their health. Dr.
Chambreau, a leading holistic lecturer, will give you another view of
how you can choose and administer many plant based substances to your
animals
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Rebecca Rhoads,
M.A.,
Rebecca has been studying
herbalism since 1997, a unique blend of artistic and scientific
approaches to herbal healing. Rebecca graduated from the Tai Sophia
Institute's Master of Science Program in Herbal Medicine in 2004. and
is a Certified Nutritional Specialist. She consults with clients in
several locations, including Catonsville, Laurel and at Optimal Health
Physicians in Rockville, Maryland. Rebecca supports individuals with a
variety of health concerns including emotional health, digestive,
reproductive, metabolic syndrome, allergies, weight management, lyme
disease, and addiction.
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Susanna Reppert-Brill,
grew up at her mother Bertha Reppert’s side practicing, learning
and absorbing the many uses of herbs. She is a graduate of Penn
State University with a degree in Public Policy, but never entered
the field instead took the helm of the Rosemary House and Gardens as
manger for the past 17 years. After her mother’s passing she
assumed the ownership role in the still thriving family business.
She has continued her studies and leadership roles in the herb
industry by completing David Winston’s School of Herbal Therapeutics
to become one of the few clinical herbalists in Central PA. She
still loves working at The Rosemary House with her husband David
Brill and her three little herbs: Zachary, Angelica and Cedar.
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Charlotte
Connell:
Charlotte Connell, owner of Cerro Verde Greenhouses, grew up in nearby
Howard County, Md. Early influences were her grandfather faming with
draft horses, and her mother's skill in horticulture and gardening.
Frequently, the whole family helped at a friend's commercial greenhouse
by transplanting spring vegetables during the Easter break. These early
experience in the company of mother, aunts, cousins and church friends
made a lasting impression.
In the
mid-seventies, Charlotte and her husband moved to West Virginia to grow
apples. Several years later they purchased their farm near Winchester,
Va., where they produced heirloom apple varieties and blueberries. Not
having enough to do, Charlotte established Cerro Verde in 1995,
originally supplying rooted cuttings to other greenhouse growers. With
extensive networking and some international travel to obtain new
varieties, the Cerro Verde collection soon grew to point of overflow.
Farmer's markets let to plant festivals and an increase opportunity to
interact with customers who were interested in a diverse plant
collection. As with the fruit production, the herbs are grown with ever
using harmful chemicals.
So, true to
her roots, Charlotte gardens, propagates, educates, still keeps a horse,
and now has enough to do!
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Maureen Rogers:
Maureen has been in the herb industry
for over 25 years. She has been the Director for The Herb Growing &
Marketing Network, a trade association for the industry, since 1990.
She is also the creator of HerbNET.com and the editor of Herbalpedia, a
digital encyclopedia on herbs. At one time or another she has had a
retail herb shop, manufactured herbal fragrance and body care products,
been the business manager for a wholesale flower and herb farm and
consulted as an herbal practitioner. She lectures to groups around the
country on herbs and the business of herbs. She is also a Certified
Public Accountant, a Certified Management Accountant and a Certified
Massage Therapist.
Topic:
Medicinal Herbs: What's New
In spite of both the FDA and the AMA,
research continues and there are many new finds to relieve pain, improve
depression, and perhaps even lose weight. Fond out what new
studies could improve your life.
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Jackie Doyle:
Jacqui
has been growing plants since the fourth grade, ranging from the
Bells of Ireland, House Plants, to Herbs and Native Plants. She lives on
a 10 acre farm where Doyle Farm Nursery grows herbaceous native plants,
native grasses, and select perennials. Jacqui has been interested in the
medical use of natives since she first found a three lobed mitten leave
in the woods. She is owner and laborer of the small, mail order
business.
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Geo Derick, Msc,
is a practicing Clinical Herbalist and graduate of the Masters of
Science program in Herbal Medicine from Tai Sophia Institute for the
Healing Arts. Ms. Derick is a national speaker, educator, and widely
published writer as President of Merchandising East, an Interior
Architecture and Design Firm. She began learning about healing plants
from her grandfather, a pharmacist trained in the 1920’s when medicine
was primarily plant-based. She taught herself nutrition, cooking,
organic gardening, foraging and food preservation as a teenager. After
two Outward Bound courses, she lived off the land for 5 years. She has
a BA degree in Cultural Anthropology and English Literature, and enjoys
wildcrafting and herb gardening in Berryville, Virginia
Topic: Chocolate for the Heart!:
A look at one of the most enjoyed herbs world wide, with the latest
research on the benefits of chocolate and the cardiovascular system.
Other surprises for chocolate will be presented. If all “medicine”
could taste so good! Samples may be provided.
Our
festival music will be provided by Art of Meaning, and the
Durham Station Bluegrass Band.
Chesapeake and
Allegheny Live Steamers (CALS) will be
providing train rides around Leakin Park during the festival.
Visit them at
www.calslivesteam.org
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